illusionist
noun
il·lu·sion·ist
i-ˈlü-zh(ə-)nist 
: a person who produces illusory effects: such as
a
: a sleight-of-hand performer or a magician
b
: one (such as an artist) whose work is marked by illusionism
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tried to figure out how the illusionist made his assistant disappear from the stage
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The following week, the illusionist became increasingly ill and developed a 102-degree fever.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
After more than a decade, Halsey is still sharpening her craft as a great pop illusionist.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
Monster's Ball 8 p.m., Oct. 19: This annual celebration will feature DJs, circus performers, stilt walkers, high-wire aerialists, acrobats, illusionists and performers on multiple levels and stages.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024
With a team of talented volunteers and recruits comprised of magicians, illusionists, and comedians from across the country, the group tours internationally for around 16 days, performing free live magic and comedy shows on military bases in different countries.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2024
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
After more than a decade, Halsey is still sharpening her craft as a great pop illusionist.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
Monster's Ball 8 p.m., Oct. 19: This annual celebration will feature DJs, circus performers, stilt walkers, high-wire aerialists, acrobats, illusionists and performers on multiple levels and stages.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024
With a team of talented volunteers and recruits comprised of magicians, illusionists, and comedians from across the country, the group tours internationally for around 16 days, performing free live magic and comedy shows on military bases in different countries.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2024
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illusionist
noun
il·lu·sion·ist
i-ˈlü-zhə-nist
: a person who produces illusions
especially
: a performer of sleight of hand or a magician
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